Out and About: Mishe Mokwa Trail
In Out and About with Alice Ford, take a hike on the Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains, in this video made possible by University Foot & Ankle […]
Removing Plastic From Santa Monica Bay With Seabins
Cleaning the ocean, raising awareness By Kai McNamee In late June, Aussie surfer, innovator and clean ocean advocate Pete Ceglinski visited Marina Del Rey to install LA’s first two Seabins. Since their installation, the devices […]
Two SMMUSD Elementary Schools Get New Principals
Cynthia McGregory, Lila Daruty appointed to Franklin and Webster respectively By Staff Writer Students at two Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) middle schools, Franklin and Webster, will arrive on the first day of school […]
Golden Eagle Chicks Found in Santa Monica Mountains
Pair spotted for the first time in 30 years By Keldine Hull For the first time in 30 years, a pair of golden eagle chicks were found in a remote area of the western Santa […]
New Big Blue Bus Line Connects Downtown Santa Monica
Introducing Route 45 By Keldine Hull Santa Monica residents and visitors now have even more options to get around town. On July 1, Big Blue Bus (BBB) introduced Route 45, connecting tourist attractions in the […]
Santa Monica and ‘Big One’ Preparedness
All it took was 10-20 seconds for the 1994 Northridge earthquake to rattle Southern California in a way no earthquake had done before. Dozens of people lost their lives and thousands more were injured as the state reeled from a catastrophic event that cost billions in damages
Film Review: “Armstrong”
By Whitney Scott Bain With the 50th anniversary of man’s first lunar landing on July 20, director David Fairhead, has created an amazing documentary filled with insight about the first man to set foot on […]
Ferris Wheel To Light Up With A 130-Feet Tall Waving American Flag On July 4th
The 174,000 LED lights to also feature custom computer-generated lighting entertainment of red, white and blue colors, patterns and transitions By Staff Writer Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will high-light America’s Independence Day […]
Santa Monica Sees Decline In Part 1 Crime
Vehicle theft still on the rise. By Kai McNamee Crime is on the decline so far this year in Santa Monica, according to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) On Wednesday, June 26, SMPD Chief […]
Letter to the Editor: Is the Airport Really Needed?
Regarding Mark Smith’s “Santa Monica Airport Runway Removal” letter in last week’s Mirror, we disagree with much of what he wrote. The excess pavement at Santa Monica Airport is not needed — Per the terms […]
Horvath Terminates Controversial Ocean Avenue Housing Projects, Orders Search for Alternative Sites
The decision follows weeks of criticism from residents and city leaders, including Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, who voiced concerns...
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Two Arrested, $50K in Stolen Copper Wire Recovered After Mission Hills Theft
Detectives are continuing to search for two remaining suspects with additional arrests expected Two men were arrested and $50,000 worth...
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